Chapter 3: Back at the Burrow

"Ah Remus, just in time for supper," Mrs. Weasley exclaimed as Lupin walked through the door.

"Thank you Molly, I'd be delighted."

Lupin joined them at the table and they all ate hungrily. Mrs. Weasley's cooking was the best! After they ate, Lupin and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley went to the living room to talk. Bill left to do some "errands" so that left Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny sitting in the kitchen.

"How do you guys feel about this being your last year?" Ginny asked.

"Great!" Ron answered at once.

Ginny glared at him. "I wasn't asking you. I already know how you feel pig-head. I was asking Harry and Hermione."

"Oh," Ron said blushing as red as his hair.

"Well…" Harry started, "it's kind of sad to know that I won't ever be going back to school there after this year."

"Yeah," Hermione agreed, "but it's also exciting to know that after this year we'll be adults and start real careers."

"Oh Hermione, you're the only one who can't wait to start a career," Ron said sarcastically. "Not to mention the only one who hasn't chosen a career yet."

Hermione scoffed and glared at him. "As a matter of fact, I have chosen a career choice."

"You have?" Harry and Ron asked in shock. They remember that in their 5th year she had about ten different career choices she couldn't decide between.

"Yes I have. I've decided to be a teacher. I'm planning on working at a muggle school until a position opens up at Hogwarts or I might even apply for the DADA position."

Harry and Ron just stared unbelievingly at her. Ginny broke the silence. "That's great Hermione! You will be such a good teacher!"

"Yeah you will," Harry said, breaking out of his stupor. Ron was still staring open mouthed at her.

"Ron, you can shut your mouth any time now," Ginny said, elbowing her brother in the stomach.

Ron quickly shut his mouth. "Are you serious?" He asked incredulously. "A teacher?"

"I think it's a wonderful career choice Hermione," Harry said. Hermione smiled at him.

"So do I," Ginny added.

Before anyone could say anything else, Lupin stuck his head in the room. "Harry, are you ready? We need to be getting back. Hermione, the floo is ready for you to go back to your house also."

Harry nodded. "Okay. See you guys later," he said looking at his friends. Hermione rose with him and followed him out the room.

The three of them stepped up to the fireplace. Lupin held out the floo powder for Hermione and she disappeared in a burst of flames. Lupin then held out the pot for Harry to take some. Harry took a handful and so did Lupin. Lupin went first then Harry.

As soon as Harry arrived back at the Black House, Lupin motioned for him to take a seat. Harry sat down in his favorite chair while Lupin sat across from him on the couch. Lupin looked uneasy, like he had the worst news in the world to give.

"Harry, I talked to Dumbledore today about you getting Occlumucy lessons."

Harry looked at him puzzled as to why he still looked nervous. "Yeah, so?"

"Harry," Lupin started out slowly, "the one that will be teaching you it is Professor Snape."

A/N: Okay, I know it took me longer than I said it would to post but I tried. I forced myself to type this before I went to bed. I went for an interview today at KFC/ Taco Bell. That is the first time I've ever had to complete a test before getting an interview. Oh Well…Hope you guys like so far. PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW TO SHOW ME THAT YOU LIKE IT AND IT AIN'T A WASTE OF MY TIME! THANK YOU!